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Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the Inverness Townscape Heritage Project lockdown quizzes. We hope they have provided some entertainment over the past few weeks and helped you discover some interesting facts about our city. Here are the questions and answers for part two… Question oneAcademy Street was once home to three…

We hope you enjoyed taking part in the Inverness Townscape Heritage Project (ITHP) Quiz over the past two weeks. In a bid to share a little positivity and nostalgia during these uncertain times, we’ve been sharing an archive photo of Academy Street or Inverness with a quiz question on the ITHP social media channels. Here…

Historic Blackfriars has reopened following redevelopment, transforming the Academy Street venue into a high-quality pub with boutique letting rooms. The £1.36 million investment was enabled by a grant of £422,606 from the Inverness Townscape Heritage Project, a £689,200 investment by the building’s owners, Heineken’s Star Pubs & Bars, and a further £250,000 from the pub’s…

The Inverness Townscape Heritage Project (ITHP) has organised a free talk to explore the story behind an iconic photograph taken on Academy Street in August 1914, the day after World War I was declared. The free talk will take place at Inverness Town House from 2-3pm on Monday 11th November 2019 and will be delivered…

The Inverness Townscape Heritage Project has announced a grant award of £42,197 towards the costs of repairs to 21-25 Academy Street. 21 and 23 Academy Street are home to Coyote Coffee & Doughnuts and Craig Wood Solicitors. A new tenant will be taking up residence at 25 Academy Street, the former Highland Schoolwear shop, following…

A £1.36 million refurbishment of the historic Blackfriars pub on Academy Street got the go ahead this week thanks to the announcement of a £422,606 grant award by The Inverness Townscape Heritage Project and a £689,200 investment by the building’s owners, Heineken’s Star Pubs & Bars division. Experienced Glasgow and Edinburgh hospitality operator, Billy McAneney,…

We recently caught up with Stephen Maclean from Firth Plumbing, Heating and Roofing Ltd to find out about his involvement with the Inverness Townscape Heritage Project and about the boom he is experiencing in the need for apprentices skilled in traditional craftsmanship. Stephen was recently one of our experts on hand at the Traditional Building…

Historic mosaics have been returned to 96 Academy Street, Inverness, following restoration. Originally made by Craven Dunnill Jackfield, the mosaics have been restored by the Mosaic Restoration Company and reinstalled at Rose Street Foundry – also known as the AI Welders buildings. As part of the Inverness Townscape Heritage Project, the mosaics are considered an…

The Inverness Townscape Heritage (TH) Project is hosting a series of free traditional building skills training events in 2018, starting on Wednesday 25th April with an evening talk focussing on traditional windows and doors. A full day workshop will take place on Thursday 26 April, giving more in-depth training on repairing and upgrading of traditional doors…

The rich heritage of Inverness’ Victorian Market was showcased this week, at an event held in the market, hosted by local historian Norman Newton. Norman was joined by local authors Jennifer Morag Henderson and Barbara Henderson, who showcased their works, which have been inspired by the market. The event was part of the programme…